Rheem RS80-42BP System Placement Requirements, Area Requirements for Collectors, ’ x 8’

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Installing the water heater.

System Placement Requirements

The system must face between 135 - 225° (Ideal direction is true South): (Refer to the Figure on the right).

Installations outside this range require either an additional collector or frame.

Site must be shade-free year-round and clear of obstructions.

Area Requirements for Collectors

Plumbing/Electrical stub-out

All local code-required setbacks, heights, and

1' 6" left side for roof-ridge mount,

distances from other structures, pipe vents and

1' 6" top or left side all others.

utilities must be followed.

Maintenance area: 8' on left side.

Number of

Installation

Collectors

Area Required

 

 

2

8’ x 8’

10

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RS47-21BP, RS80-42BP specifications

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